2006 Ford Focus vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Focus would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 952 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Cadillac Escalade is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Cadillac Escalade. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | Focus | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2667 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 95 L |
